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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 20 at
    Destination city: Erfurt
    Destination location: Erfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Erfurt.

Bus
Average Price$25 - $55Average Duration5h 55m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$43 - $248Average Duration3h 55m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$24 - $41Average Duration4h
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Erfurt

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
4hAverage Duration
$24Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Erfurt: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$170
Average train trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:13am
Distance178 miles (286 km)
Latest train departure9:55pm

Cologne to Erfurt Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Erfurt was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Erfurt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $225 for a train ticket from Cologne to Erfurt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-05-19.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Erfurt you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Erfurt compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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